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China-only saloon revealed in Beijing; 140mm longer and built specifically for unique local market

Jaguar has revealed a new long-wheelbase version of its Jaguar XF saloon called the XFL in Beijing.

The China-only model is 140mm longer than the regular car, extending rear leg room by 157mm and knee room by 116mm.

The car has been designed with Chinese chauffeur-driven buyers in mind, so comes with the latest InControl Touch Pro infotainment system, two 8in screens and digital wireless headphones.

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The screens can also display media streamed via the car’s wi-fi hotspot, or from devices connected through the HDMI/MHL ports. The system works with an 825W Meridian Surround Sound System that uses 17 speakers.

Rear passengers also have folding rear tables, heated and cooled seats with a massage function, four-way lumber adjustment and window blinds, and the whole cabin features a new air-cleaning ionisation system.

Jaguar says that with so many features, the rear of the XFL can be turned into a mobile office to cater for China’s travelling executives.

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Up front, drivers are faced with a 10.2in touchscreen that runs InControl Pro infotainment, and a 12.3in virtual instrument cluster with 3D mapping.

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With the extra length, the XFL weighs approximately 200kg more than a regular XF. It comes with a choice of three petrol engines: Jaguar’s turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder in 197bhp and 236bhp guise, or a 335bhp supercharged 3.0-litre V6.

All cars come with four-wheel drive as standard and use a ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox.

The XFL is the first Jaguar to be built at the firm’s Chery Jaguar Land Rover plant in Changshu, which is also China’s first purpose-built aluminium body shop.

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unionjack 26 April 2016

I don't think they will be

I don't think they will be able to get the next XJ off the same platform as the XE and XF, but I think they will certainly get the next F-Type off it.
unionjack 26 April 2016

I don't think they will be

I don't think they will be able to get the next XJ off the same platform as the XE and XF, but I think they will certainly get the next F-Type off it.
unionjack 26 April 2016

I don't think they will be

I don't think they will be able to get the next XJ off the same platform as the XE and XF, but I think they will certainly get the next F-Type off it.